Centennial honors Gerald R. FordPatrick CenterJuly 15, 2013 | WGVU The legacy of Gerald R. Ford was celebrated this weekend at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum with wreath laying dedications from the White House and Ford Family. This year marked the centennial birthday of the nation’s 38th Commander-in-chief. It was also a day to pay respect and to honor Ford with the unveiling of a model of a new super class of aircraft carrier bearing the presidents name.